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2026-07-21Quiet Communities, Inc. et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al., Case No. 23-cv-1649 (JMC) — Memorandum opinion and order
A federal court ruled in 2023 that the EPA had unreasonably delayed for over 40 years in carrying out its legal duties under the Noise Control Act of 1972, which requires the agency to regulate environmental noise, publish noise-related reports, and help state and local governments develop noise control programs. Although President Reagan defunded the EPA's noise office in 1982, Congress never actually repealed the Noise Control Act, meaning the EPA's obligations under the law remained in force. The court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, finding the EPA's inaction on four key counts unlawful. -
2026-07-21
Quiet Communities, Inc. et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al., Case No. 23-cv-1649 (JMC) — Memorandum opinion and order
A federal court ruled in 2023 that the EPA had unreasonably delayed for over 40 years in carrying out its legal duties under the Noise Control Act of 1972, which requires the agency to regulate environmental noise, publish noise-related reports, and help state and local governments develop noise control programs. Although President Reagan defunded the EPA's noise office in 1982, Congress never actually repealed the Noise Control Act, meaning the EPA's obligations under the law remained in force. The court granted partial summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, finding the EPA's inaction on four key counts unlawful. -
2026-07-16Quiet Communities, Inc. v. EPA: Memorandum Opinion and Order (Case No. 23-cv-1649)
A federal court ruled in July 2026 that the EPA has unlawfully delayed carrying out its duties under the Noise Control Act of 1972, a law that has remained on the books even though the agency effectively shut down its noise control program in 1982 after Congress approved President Reagan's budget cuts. The lawsuit, brought by Quiet Communities, Inc. and Jeanne Kempthorne, argued that over forty years of EPA inaction on noise regulation violated the agency's legal obligations. The court granted partial summary judgment for the plaintiffs on four counts, finding the decades-long delay unreasonable, while dismissing other claims for lack of jurisdiction or failure on the merits. -
2026-07-16
Quiet Communities, Inc. v. EPA: Memorandum Opinion and Order (Case No. 23-cv-1649)
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia memorandum opinion and order in Quiet Communities, Inc. et al. v. United States Environmental Protection Agency et al., Case No. 23-cv-1649 (JMC), filed July 16, 2026. Judge grants in part and denies in part cross-motions for summary judgment. Court finds EPA unreasonably delayed implementing the Noise Control -
Trump and Lee Zeldin EPA Greenhouse Gas Deregulation Announcement
A speaker addresses the room from a podium bearing the Seal of the President of the United States, while a second man in a navy suit and pink tie stands to the right holding a green official folder. The setting appears to be the Roosevelt Room or a similar formal White House venue, with an American flag and painted portrait visible in the background. -
Trump Lee Zeldin Endangerment Finding
Two men in suits stand in what appears to be a White House room, one speaking at a podium bearing the Seal of the President of the United States. The setting and official seal confirm this is a formal White House event, but no captions, watermarks, or other text identify the specific individuals, date, or event. -
EPA News Releases Header Graphic
Official U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) news release header graphic, featuring the EPA seal and agency name on a dark green background. This is a standard EPA press release banner used for official agency announcements. -
2025-12-01Puget Sound Region Final Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
The Puget Sound Region Final Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, published December 1, 2025 by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, outlines greenhouse gas reduction strategies for King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metropolitan area. The plan covers six sectors—Built Environment, Transportation, Municipal Solid Waste and Wastewater, Natural and Working Lands, Refrigerants, and Consumption—with goals, emission projections, and workforce planning analysis. Note that this document focuses on regional climate and air quality policy rather than Sea-Tac Airport noise regulations specifically. -
2025-12-01Puget Sound Region Final Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
A comprehensive climate action plan for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area covering King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties. The plan provides greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies across six sectors: built environment, transportation, waste, natural lands, refrigerants, and consumption. -
2025-09-09Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting
Commission meeting agenda for September 9, 2025, including proclamation for Latino Heritage Month, consent agenda items, and various authorizations including environmental agreements and union memorandums. Meeting to be held virtually and in person at Port headquarters.